Kresta in the Afternoon – January 14, 2020 – Hour 1
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+ Dispute Arises over Benedict XVI’s New Book
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- Description: We spoke yesterday about a forthcoming book, co-authored by Pope Emeritus Benedict and Cardinal Robert Sarah that addresses the priesthood and priestly celibacy. Today, Benedict’s secretary claimed the former pontiff was not informed he would be presented as a co-author of the work. There is no dispute that Benedict authored the portions attributed to him. JD Flynn has the latest.
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JD Flynn
JD Flynn is the Editor in Chief of Catholic News Agency and a canon lawyer. He previously served as a Special Assistant to Bishop Conley in the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska
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+ Pro-Life Citizens Protest Funding of Planned Parenthood
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- Description: Oakland County in Michigan has set aside $500,000 to fund "reproductive services" through Planned Parenthood. Citizens for a Pro-Life Society is organizing a protest for the next commissioners' meeting to make their voices heard. Monica Miller joins us.
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Dr. Monica Miller
Dr Monica Miller is the Director of Citizens for a Pro-Life Society and the author of many books including "The Authority of Women in the Catholic Church," “Abandoned: The Untold Story of the Abortion Wars” and “Theology of the Passion of the Christ" Check out prolifesociety.com. - Resources:
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- More on the protest (https://www.facebook.com/events/486155368947907/)
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+ Social Science Apologetics: The Incredible Success Story Behind One County's Plummeting Divorce Rate
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- Description: Divorce rates in Duval County, Florida—which includes the fourth-biggest city in the state, Jacksonville—experienced a stunning 28 percent plunge between 2015 and 2017, according to the Philanthropy Roundtable, the program's initial sponsor. That's an encouraging trait, and there's even more positive news if you care about God and faith in America. We talk with Greg Popcak.
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Dr. Greg Popcak
Dr. Gregory Popcak is the director of The Pastoral Solutions Institute, a Catholic tele-counseling practice providing marriage & mental health counseling services to Catholics worldwide. Together with his wife Lisa Popcak, he is the author of over 20 books on relationships and spirituality. You can hear Dr. Greg and Lisa each weekday at 10am E/9C on their radio program More2Life, which is produced by Ave Maria Radio and carried by the EWTN Radio Network.
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